Adorable Funny Crochet Frog Keychain Pattern – Perfect for Beginners!
Looking for your next adorable crochet project? This crochet frog keychain is an absolute show-stopper! With its bright colors, cute design, and practicality, it’s perfect as a handmade gift, a fun accessory, or even a charming addition to your bag or keys. Whether you’re a beginner eager to try amigurumi or a seasoned crocheter looking for a quick and rewarding project, this little frog is sure to bring smiles. Let’s dive in and bring this cute amphibian to life with just a hook, some yarn, and a sprinkle of creativity! 🐸✨
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Green (for the body), yellow (for the belly), orange (for the feet), and red (for the mouth).
- Hook: Size appropriate for the yarn you’re using (e.g., 2.5 mm or 3 mm for amigurumi).
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
- Eyes: Safety eyes (or you can crochet/embroider them).
- Keyring: If making a keychain.
- Tapestry Needle: For sewing parts together.
- Scissors: To trim ends.
Crochet Techniques Used:
- Magic Ring: To start each piece.
- Single Crochet (sc): Primary stitch.
- Increase (inc): Two single crochets in one stitch.
- Decrease (dec): Combine two stitches into one.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): For joining or finishing.
- Color Change: For the belly and mouth.
Pattern Breakdown:
1. Head and Body (Green):
- Start with the head:
- Magic ring, 6 sc (6).
- Inc in each st around (12).
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
- (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24).
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30). 6-10. Sc around for 5 rows (30).
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24).
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18).
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
- Stuff the head.
- Continue for the body.
- Body:
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18). 2-6. Sc around for 5 rows (18).
- Switch to yellow yarn for the belly.
- Sc around for 3 rows (18).
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (12).
- (1 sc, dec) x 6 (6).
- Fasten off and close the opening.
2. Eyes (White and Green):
- White Part:
- Magic ring, 6 sc (6).
- Inc in each st around (12).
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Green Base:
- Magic ring, 6 sc (6).
- Inc in each st around (12).
- Attach safety eyes to the center of the white piece and sew both to the head.
3. Arms and Legs (Green):
- Arms:
- Magic ring, 6 sc (6). 2-8. Sc around for 7 rows (6).
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Legs:
- Magic ring, 6 sc (6). 2-3. Sc around for 2 rows (6).
- Switch to orange for the feet.
- (Inc in each st) x 6 (12).
- Fasten off and sew to the body.
4. Mouth (Red):
- Magic ring, 6 sc (6).
- Inc in each st around (12).
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18).
- Shape into a half-circle and sew to the face.
5. Assembly:
- Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
- Attach the eyes and mouth to the head.
- Insert the keyring at the top (optional).